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New Member
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Decided to start buying slabbed coins. The resell factor/investing factor seems great over "raw" coins, and I actually really like the look of slabs. Anyway, to kick start my new decision, I hit up ebay this weekend and walked away pretty happy (I now have these all in hand)... http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/sho....aspx?sc=794^^There's the list. They are beautiful. That was from three separate auctions, I paid a total of $477, and PCGS puts their value at $721! (already up $240, or look at it as paying 66 cents on the dollar) Also got a great price on some $5 American Gold Eagles, sent those off to NGC yesterday, I'll post those when they come back, but I'm expecting MS68 or better. I'm pumped! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Whera are you getting your prices from? The Red Book is about 20%-30% higher than actual coin value. |
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New Member
 United States
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I got my prices from PCGS' price list, as they are the graders.
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Moderator
 United States
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Most of the time the PCGS price guide reflects the highest amount One particular coin of that grade got.
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New Member
United States
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Most of the time the PCGS price guide reflects the highest amount One particular coin of that grade got. Well that seems like a terrible system. Wouldn't an average, or even a "should be sold for" price make 1000x's more sense? |
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New Member
United States
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Not to argue with a Moderator, but, GaceOutcast, I found this on coinlink.com: Quote:
The (PCGS Price Guide) prices are compiled from various sources including dealer ads in trade papers, dealer fixed price lists, significant auctions, and activity at major coin shows. Prices for the most actively traded coins are updated daily. And this on lsmint.com Quote:The prices listed in the PCGS Price Guide are the average dealer asking prices for properly graded United States coins. So it would seem I was correct in assuming that the PCGS Price Guide is an average of what the coin is selling for. Edited by alandistro
02/27/2009 06:35 am
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alandistro,take a few of your slabs to your local coin shop and see what they offer you for them,let us know what happens. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but....the prices coins sell for on ebay are a good estimate of fair market value. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Most people agree that PCGS price guide is high compared to commonly used price guides. Have you checked numismedia.com or the greysheet for comparison? Anyone can put a price guide together based on their own agenda and of course a place like PCGS would benefit from listing their graded coins on a higher scale than what a non PCGS price guide would say.
Also technically you're not "up" anything until you go to sell the coins and realize a profit. Something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it, and I dont know of too many people that pay full PCGS online prices for anything.
As long as you're happy with the purchases, that's all that matters in the end. :)
Edited by CoinHunter53562
02/27/2009 09:23 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:And this on lsmint.com: The prices listed in the PCGS Price Guide are the average dealer asking prices for properly graded United States coins. That simply is not even close to true. The PCGS price guide is high, even as a retail guide. If you want something that claims to represent dealer transactions, go to greysheet.com and purchase a bluesheet for $4 or so. You can download the .pdf immediately. But I think that the bluesheet might even be a little high. Edited by steve199
02/27/2009 11:55 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Where are my manners?  to the forum! That's quite a weekend of buying (and I can relate to the addiction).  Hope you enjoy the coins. |
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New Member
United States
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Welcome to the forum!
That's quite a weekend of buying (and I can relate to the addiction). Hope you enjoy the coins. Thanks Steve, I love them! (Overpriced or not,) they are so beautiful. =) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't think anyone was implying that you overpaid for your coins. We are just pointing out that the PCGS price guide is high in most cases.
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Valued Member
United States
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I don't think anyone was implying that you overpaid for your coins. We are just pointing out that the PCGS price guide is high in most cases. Exactly alandistro. First off, welcome to the board! And secondly, PCGS's price guide is VERY high ( one of the many reasons I detest them ). Like everyone said, grey sheets, blue sheets and Numismedia are better, but I agree with what trd said, the ebay selling prices are a very good indicator of the actual going price of any given coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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And I wasn't saying you overpaid, either...you can compare to other ones that sold on ebay to figure that out. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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alandistro Paying 66% of PCGS price guide is pretty good. Keep an eye on numismedia.com and a Greysheet if you have access to one. Watch out for overpriced, ultra high grade moderns and keep the OCG (optimal collecting grade) in mind when buying. OCG is the grade point below where a big jump in price occurs for a given coin. You're off to a good start and CCF is a great place to pick up tips. I've learned a lot here. |
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